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. >> from new york to washington to chicago -- >> it's been a nightmare. so far, it is turning out to be a nightmare. >> reporter: starting mid-week, a massive storm went through much of the country, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places, more than 1700 u.s. flights canceled. >> i got delayed 24 hours. >> reporter: this was your bed right here? >> this was my bed, much cheaper than a hotel. >> reporter: on saturday, high winds delayed flights by almost two hours in washington and new york. syracuse is still digging out. for now, air travel is slowly getting easier. flightaware.com reports that on thursday, there were more than 1100 canceled flights in the u.s. on friday, that dropped to about 600. by saturday, more than 100. >> for six hours. >> reporter: a few of the remaining problems on the west coast for another storm system brought rain and snow. in california's higher elevations, would-be skiers struggled along i-80. >> it was quite a struggle to get to this point thus far. it is absolutely going to be worth it. >> reporter: for the 84 mill
. >> from new york to washington to chicago -- >> it's been a nightmare. so far, it is turning out to be a nightmare. >> reporter: starting mid-week, a massive storm went through much of the country, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places, more than 1700 u.s. flights canceled. >> i got delayed 24 hours. >> reporter: this was your bed right here? >> this was my bed, much cheaper than a hotel. >> reporter: on saturday, high winds delayed flights...
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can washington get it done? we'll find out where the president stands as he talks exclusively to nbc news. >>> moments of impact. dramatic new images of the moment when a passenger jet crashed off the runway in russia on to a roadway killing four people. ♪ >>> and, fishy thing, this london fishmonger whose sales pitch has turned him into an internet sensation. the viral video that has millions of people around the world hooked, today, sunday, december 30th, 2012. >>> from nbc news this is "today" with lester holt and erica hill >>> i'm erica hill. >> i'm carl quintanilla. >> all eyes on washington. a number of americans wondering this morning why lawmakers have not yet been able to reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. president obama spoke exclusively to nbc's david gregory. we are going to get a preview of what he has to say just ahead. >> it has been just two weeks since the tragedy of sandy hook elementary in connecticut. a teenager in california wrote a poem to express her feelings saying she understood
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. >>> south korean gangnam style singer psy did appear at last night's christmas in washington concert. under mountin pressure he apologized friday after it was revealed that he used anti-american language during concerts in 2002 and 2004. >>> snow plows worked through the night to clear roads in minneapolis-st. paul where a thunder -- a sunday storm, rather, dumped more than a foot of snow, the region's heaviest snowfall in two winters. airlines canceled more than 150 flights. blizzard conditions and icy roads slowed travel in parts of wisconsin and the dakotas. >>> and it was a slow prechristmas weekend at the box office. james bond adventure "skyfall" took the number spot with $11 million in ticket sales, "rise of the guardians" was close behind at $10.5 million. and "twilight saga: breaking dawn part 2" fell to third. >>> there's got to be a nicer way to share. oh! just wrong. they both really like bananas. clearly. and if you have trouble believing in a jolly old man who delivers your gifts by sleigh, ken jones might be the right santa claus for you ♪ we're coming through despit
. >>> south korean gangnam style singer psy did appear at last night's christmas in washington concert. under mountin pressure he apologized friday after it was revealed that he used anti-american language during concerts in 2002 and 2004. >>> snow plows worked through the night to clear roads in minneapolis-st. paul where a thunder -- a sunday storm, rather, dumped more than a foot of snow, the region's heaviest snowfall in two winters. airlines canceled more than 150...
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snow and ice made for difficult driving conditions in the higher elevations of oregon and parts of washington. >>> actress lindsay lohan is due in court today in los angeles to give her monthly update on how she's meeting strict probation requirements. lohan has been performing community service at the county morgue and attending psychotherapy as part of her probation for separate drunk driving and theft cases. now back to al for a check of the weather. >> thanks, savannah. we've got a couple areas of concern today. first of all expanding severe weather from louisiana to alabama. possibility of an isolated tornado with heavy thunderstorms. you can already see them firing up now. out in the pacific northwest, as savannah mentioned, we have a strong jet stream, pacific moisture and with cold air in place that means heavy snow for the northwest. in the mountains, some areas with 30 inches of snow or more. otherwise from the cascades up into the peuget sound, 6 to 14 inches of snow. >> good morning. we are warmer than we were yesterday at this time. we will make it into the 50's sp proofing your
snow and ice made for difficult driving conditions in the higher elevations of oregon and parts of washington. >>> actress lindsay lohan is due in court today in los angeles to give her monthly update on how she's meeting strict probation requirements. lohan has been performing community service at the county morgue and attending psychotherapy as part of her probation for separate drunk driving and theft cases. now back to al for a check of the weather. >> thanks, savannah. we've...
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as washington thought. >> from the moment he comes until he leaves he is washington. >> no taxation without representation. >> reporter: there's a new item for sale, george washington campaign buttons. do you wish he was on the ballot? >> i sure do. and i'd vote for him right away. >> reporter: but washington is having none of it. >> my goodness gracious. to actually want the office? i'm a bit bewildered, truth be told. >> reporter: now the people we talked to, the visitors of mt. vernon, said they would gladly vote for george washington for president again and they stressed his honesty and his integrity. lester, i'm sure that's not a commentary of the current candidates but, lester, here is your official george washington for president button. >> i like the silver one that i can spend but this works, too. he has my endorsement. great stuff. >>> we'll be back with more if a moment including another update on hurricane sandy. ♪ just put a little bit of yourself ♪ ♪ in everything you do [ female announcer ] add your own ingredients to hamburger helper for a fresh take on a quick
as washington thought. >> from the moment he comes until he leaves he is washington. >> no taxation without representation. >> reporter: there's a new item for sale, george washington campaign buttons. do you wish he was on the ballot? >> i sure do. and i'd vote for him right away. >> reporter: but washington is having none of it. >> my goodness gracious. to actually want the office? i'm a bit bewildered, truth be told. >> reporter: now the people we...
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washington state, $3.64. wyoming is the cheapest at $3.03 while hawaii is the most expensive at $4.23. by april, experts say the national average could top $4.25. by summer some cities will see $5 a gallon. analysts say three reasons are driving the skyrocketing price for gas. >> the perfect storm, the juggernaut we are facing in rising gas prices is, one, the geopolitical issues in iran and elsewhere. the second would be investors and speculators who are clearly trying to buy oil and own it. third would be a number of refinery closings. >> reporter: adding to the problems, a fire at a washington state refinery friday. a key west coast supplier that drove up prices overnight. fed ex driver jermaine stevenson rethinking how to get to work. >> i'll probably ride my bike to work. >> reporter: meantime in san diego, gas station attendants have been assaulted verbally and physically because of the pinch at the pump. >> somebody was throwing cans of soda at the person, you know, changing the sign. >> reporter: gas
washington state, $3.64. wyoming is the cheapest at $3.03 while hawaii is the most expensive at $4.23. by april, experts say the national average could top $4.25. by summer some cities will see $5 a gallon. analysts say three reasons are driving the skyrocketing price for gas. >> the perfect storm, the juggernaut we are facing in rising gas prices is, one, the geopolitical issues in iran and elsewhere. the second would be investors and speculators who are clearly trying to buy oil and own...
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among them scarlett johansson, kerry washington and eva longoria. a new study shows women possess genes that make them more susceptible to breast cancer have a higher risk of the disease if they have a mammogram at a young age. researchers found those women, chest radiation in their 20s had a 43% increased risk. >>> a sweet story now of an eight-year-old boy who one $1,000 in a scavenger hunt and knew peak what he wanted to do with the money. the third-grader gave his winnings to the family of his young neighbor, 2-year-old kara who is fighting leukemia. he asked his mom how much chemotherapy does $1,000 buy. his mother said she could not be more proud of his son and we're proud of him, too. >>> britain's prince harry is back in afghanistan. his second deployment to the war zone. officials say he'll be back flying apache helicopters. a surprise to some, maybe an explanation for his partying ways we witnessed in las vegas last month. >>> an ohio woman made a big splash in her community when she drove her minivan into the neighbor's swimming pool. she
among them scarlett johansson, kerry washington and eva longoria. a new study shows women possess genes that make them more susceptible to breast cancer have a higher risk of the disease if they have a mammogram at a young age. researchers found those women, chest radiation in their 20s had a 43% increased risk. >>> a sweet story now of an eight-year-old boy who one $1,000 in a scavenger hunt and knew peak what he wanted to do with the money. the third-grader gave his winnings to the...
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. >> it is a great time of year to go to -- to the waldorf and the washington schoolhouse, a splurge but not terrible. $400. why we put this on our his list is it does everything well. feels more like an alpine retreat rather than a roque mountain retreat. >> is it an old schoolhouse? >> it is. >> look how modern is looks. very modern. >> the best part about this is the staff is really amazing. the kind of place where you don't have to ask anything. they know what you want. your suitcase is opening up, al. >> nothing in it. >> we saved a lot apparently on the prop. >> thanks for playing with me. >> good stuff. >> coming up next, pink is the new black all for a good cause right after these messages. the capital one cash rewards card gives you a 50% annual bonus. and everyone likes 50% more [ russian accent ] rubles. eh, eheh, eh, eh. [ brooklyn accent ] 50% more simoleons. [ western accent ] 50% more sawbucks. ♪ [ maine accent ] 50% more clams. it's a lobster, either way. [ male announcer ] the capital one cash rewards card. with a 50% annual cash bonus, it's the card for people who
. >> it is a great time of year to go to -- to the waldorf and the washington schoolhouse, a splurge but not terrible. $400. why we put this on our his list is it does everything well. feels more like an alpine retreat rather than a roque mountain retreat. >> is it an old schoolhouse? >> it is. >> look how modern is looks. very modern. >> the best part about this is the staff is really amazing. the kind of place where you don't have to ask anything. they know what...
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for "today," kristen welker, are nbc news, washington. >>> up next on "today," the rush for the register. why some people plan to skip that second happening on thanksgiving to intulg in holiday shopping. ♪ we were skipping stones and letting go ♪ [ female announcer ] nature valley granola bars, rich dark chocolate, toasted oats. perfect combinations of nature's delicious ingredients, from nature valley. ♪ nature valley granola bars, nature at its most delicious. ♪ be the first to get great savings at the petsmart beat the rush sale. save 30% on all petholiday™ by great choice® products and save $6 on purina one® and beneful® dog food. friday through sunday only, at petsmart®. fire bad! just have to fire roast these tomatoes. this is going to give you a head start on your dinner. that seems easier [ female announcer ] new progresso recipe starters. five delicious cooking sauces you combine with fresh ingredients to make amazing home-cooked meals. and eddy said the toys might not be ready! eddy? the elf! ♪ [ radio announcer ] today's forecast: it's snowing snowballs and sno
for "today," kristen welker, are nbc news, washington. >>> up next on "today," the rush for the register. why some people plan to skip that second happening on thanksgiving to intulg in holiday shopping. ♪ we were skipping stones and letting go ♪ [ female announcer ] nature valley granola bars, rich dark chocolate, toasted oats. perfect combinations of nature's delicious ingredients, from nature valley. ♪ nature valley granola bars, nature at its most...
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we were all in washington during garrick and me and al would fly to washington to do the show every week so we were -- it was the more serious show because it was merged with "meet the press." >> which garrick was hosting. >> in washington, yes. >> we did "sunday today" followed by "meet the press" and then would come back and do sunday nightly news. >> you see, someone did work harder than you. >> and, mike, you came aboard the show when you started using the plaza for the first time, right? >> right. >> you have that element of the show but also doing the hard news. >> which was different because i come out of the same kind of background that you had as well, anchoring at local news stations and making it to the network, you had to be perceived as being a heavy journalist. suddenly this obligation to go out and do a little bit of show bis, as well. and, to be quite honest, at first i felt professional news people would not take me seriously. then i realize it had didn't matter because the popularity was there. they signed me for another contract anyway. >> funny how that works out. i w
we were all in washington during garrick and me and al would fly to washington to do the show every week so we were -- it was the more serious show because it was merged with "meet the press." >> which garrick was hosting. >> in washington, yes. >> we did "sunday today" followed by "meet the press" and then would come back and do sunday nightly news. >> you see, someone did work harder than you. >> and, mike, you came aboard the show...
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it's the washington monument. and dad, i'll never forget what you said to me this morning. you said "brian, it's 11:15. get up." so maybe this is just the cake talking but let's celebrate! [ male announcer ] celebrate the little things. buy any kfc 10 pc meal or larger and get a free double chocolate chip cake. >>> "today's money" is brought to you by bank of america. ♪ >> this morning on "today's money," saving cash on spring cleaning. it's that time of year when people try to freshen up their homes but with a little polish here and a spray there, that can start to add up. lisa freeman is the editor in chief at "shop smart." she's got tips to save you money. >> good morning, natalie. >> i hate buying cleaning products. they cost so much and it's just not fun. >> go online. there's all these coupons. you can go to the usual sites like coupons.com. but for example i love swiffer, go to swiffer.com or whatever manufacturer website there is out there. you can often sign up for newsletters and get coupons. also, sites like retailmenot can get you discounts on services so you
it's the washington monument. and dad, i'll never forget what you said to me this morning. you said "brian, it's 11:15. get up." so maybe this is just the cake talking but let's celebrate! [ male announcer ] celebrate the little things. buy any kfc 10 pc meal or larger and get a free double chocolate chip cake. >>> "today's money" is brought to you by bank of america. ♪ >> this morning on "today's money," saving cash on spring cleaning. it's that...
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. >> number one, our nation's capital, washington. >> absolutely. so washington, d.c., tops the list based on primarily very low unemployment, 5.5%. well below the national average. and opportunities in government, public policy, education, and of course the election, lots of jobs available as well. >> turnover almost every four years. >> exactly. guaranteed. >> chris brown. >> thank you so much. >> thank you. >> we're in unison today. coming up affordable summer styles. ( telephone rings ) hi, honey. how's the camping trip? well, kids had fun, but i think i slept on a rock. what are you doing? having coffee. ah, sounds good! i thought you'd say that. ah. ♪ the best part of wakin' up... ♪ you're the best! wake up to the mountain grown aroma of folgers. ♪ ... is folgers in your cup! >> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal tv 11 news update. >> we of clouds and rainshowers to start the work week. it will be off and on through the evening and into tonight as well. i don't think it will be a steady rain out. slight chance we could see a thund
. >> number one, our nation's capital, washington. >> absolutely. so washington, d.c., tops the list based on primarily very low unemployment, 5.5%. well below the national average. and opportunities in government, public policy, education, and of course the election, lots of jobs available as well. >> turnover almost every four years. >> exactly. guaranteed. >> chris brown. >> thank you so much. >> thank you. >> we're in unison today. coming up...
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and this morning's donations are heading to family services in washington, d.c. and of course, we couldn't do it without you, our viewers, and companies. good morning, sharon. great to have you with us. what? six years now? >> six years we've been providing products for the toy drive. >> and stride right does such an amazing job to help us out. tell us what you're giving us in terms of donations. >> over $7 million to the "today" show foundation and over the past six years we've given over $12 million. so that's really, you know, across the globe to all children in need for new products which is something that's very important, as well. >> you've got the light-up shoes, which is really what all any kid wants or needs. in my experience. >> absolutely. and as we were talking about a little earlier, even adults want light-up shoes. these shoes are a lot of fun. they're "star wars" shoes that allows you to be the jedi. >> oh. >> good guy, bad guy. >> how you feel that day. you decide whether you're a good guy or bad guy. which i know not all little boys are always th
and this morning's donations are heading to family services in washington, d.c. and of course, we couldn't do it without you, our viewers, and companies. good morning, sharon. great to have you with us. what? six years now? >> six years we've been providing products for the toy drive. >> and stride right does such an amazing job to help us out. tell us what you're giving us in terms of donations. >> over $7 million to the "today" show foundation and over the past six...
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for "today," robert bazell, nbc news, new york. >>> up next on "today," hear why one washington lawmakers wants mtv to pull the plug on its latest reality show before it even airs, right after this. very sore looking kinda blistery. like somebody had set a bag of hot charcoal on my neck. i was a firefighter for 24 years. but, i have never encountered such a burning sensation until i had the shingles. i remember it well. i was in the back yard doing yard work. i had this irritation going on in my lower neck. i changed shirts because i thought there was something in the collar of the shirt irritating my neck. and i couldn't figure out what was going on. i had no idea it came from chickenpox. i always thought shingles was associated with people... a lot older than myself. i can tell you from experience, it is bad. it's something you never want to encounter. for more of the inside story, visit shinglesinfo.com now you can help too. when you buy a bag of pedigree, you'll help more shelter dogs go home. join us. feed your dog pedigree. and you'll help us feed more shelter dogs. ♪ hark how the
for "today," robert bazell, nbc news, new york. >>> up next on "today," hear why one washington lawmakers wants mtv to pull the plug on its latest reality show before it even airs, right after this. very sore looking kinda blistery. like somebody had set a bag of hot charcoal on my neck. i was a firefighter for 24 years. but, i have never encountered such a burning sensation until i had the shingles. i remember it well. i was in the back yard doing yard work. i had...
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. >>> and a man was shot in the head in trenton, southeast washington. police have not tkreleased a tk sreuption of the man they are looking for. >>> two men open fire at each other in the safe way parking lot on maryland avenue in northeast yesterday morning. nobody was hurt but bullets did hit several cars. police arrested one man. this morning they are still on the lookout for that other man. >>> police need your help for men captured on this video. they used the victim's credit card. police enhanced the videos from surveillance video where the men used the credit cards. if you recognize these men, call park police. >>> in the week ahead voters in wisconsin will decide whether to oust walker from office. they are upset he ended collective bargaining rights for most of the state's government workers. he faces barrett. >>> and then the assistant coach of penn state football starts his trial this week. they pushed to delay the trial saying they needed more prepare time for the defense. sandusky is accused of molesting boys over a 10 year period. >>> new
. >>> and a man was shot in the head in trenton, southeast washington. police have not tkreleased a tk sreuption of the man they are looking for. >>> two men open fire at each other in the safe way parking lot on maryland avenue in northeast yesterday morning. nobody was hurt but bullets did hit several cars. police arrested one man. this morning they are still on the lookout for that other man. >>> police need your help for men captured on this video. they used the...
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fund-raises in nevada, this as romney says the president was conceding failure when he remarked that washington can't be changed from the inside. the obama campaign responded by noting that romney made nearly identical comments back in 2007 when he also said washington must be changed from the outside. >>> american airlines customers are dealing with an increase in cancelled and delayed flights. the nation's third largest carrier blames the problems on pilots calling in sick and crew members filing maintenance requests. the pilots union, however, blames company mismanagement and old aircraft. american has cut jobs and benefits it is a reorganizes under bankruptcy protection. >>> the payoff has arrived this morning for iphone fans around the world who waited patiently outside apple stores for the new iphone 5 to go on sale. millions have already been ordered online. well, despite some well publicized glitches with the mapping software, apple is expected to ship 10 million iphone 5s by the end of the month. >>> new york city police have released hotel surveillance video of the incident that led t
fund-raises in nevada, this as romney says the president was conceding failure when he remarked that washington can't be changed from the inside. the obama campaign responded by noting that romney made nearly identical comments back in 2007 when he also said washington must be changed from the outside. >>> american airlines customers are dealing with an increase in cancelled and delayed flights. the nation's third largest carrier blames the problems on pilots calling in sick and crew...
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. >> well, gw, george washington university is one of those schools. about 75% of the students live on campus, in the foggy bottom or mt. vernon neighborhoods, and many of the dorms have balconies that show those breathtaking views of the dc skyline and two dorms to highlight here. one for students interested in green living that has motion-centered lighting and toto, low volume toilets, very fancy, and another one is a converted hotel with marble bathrooms, designer kitchens and also an outdoor pool. not too shabby. >> nice. kansas city university. >> ksu, 668-acre campus offers many unique amenities, including a golf course. they have beach volleyball courts, a dairy bar, multiple gardens, and there's lots of different ways to live here between residential halls, apartment buildings, townhouses. many of which have billiards rooms and viewing rooms, and also the ras on this campus always get high marks. >> davidson university, what's the highlight there? >> moms, listen up. worried about sending kids off to college and wearing the same clothes won't b
. >> well, gw, george washington university is one of those schools. about 75% of the students live on campus, in the foggy bottom or mt. vernon neighborhoods, and many of the dorms have balconies that show those breathtaking views of the dc skyline and two dorms to highlight here. one for students interested in green living that has motion-centered lighting and toto, low volume toilets, very fancy, and another one is a converted hotel with marble bathrooms, designer kitchens and also an...
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maintenance workers were hurt when a flash fire broke out saturday at the state department headquarters in washington. the fire started on the 8th floor while crews were doing duct work. one worker has life threatening injuries. >>> on a different note today, expect a jump in jackpot fever for this wednesday's powerball drawing. nobody had all six numbers right on saturday night. so the $325 million jackpot will increase to $425 million or more depending on ticket sales. that's the largest jackpot ever for the powerball game. the latest survey finds holiday shoppers spent more that $11 billion on black friday down 2% from last year. one reason retailers open on thanksgiving night took away sales that typically would have occurred the next morning. still, holiday shopping has been brisk. president obama took daughters sasha and malia to a local bookstore in nearby arlington, virginia. >>> the fighting irish will be playing for their first national championship since 1988. notre dame earned the trip to miami with a 22-13 win on saturday night. the irish will play the winner of next week's s.e.c. champi
maintenance workers were hurt when a flash fire broke out saturday at the state department headquarters in washington. the fire started on the 8th floor while crews were doing duct work. one worker has life threatening injuries. >>> on a different note today, expect a jump in jackpot fever for this wednesday's powerball drawing. nobody had all six numbers right on saturday night. so the $325 million jackpot will increase to $425 million or more depending on ticket sales. that's the...
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what a snob. >> reporter: it's been said that washington is hollywood for ugly people. but for just one night every year, those two worlds collide. >> they say washington gets really excited for this big night. >> reporter: they call it the nerd prom, the annual white house correspondents dinner. over the years, it's morphed from just another dreary d.c. event, where reporters and politicos lay down their arms to share a few laughs to a major schmooze fest. a three-day gala of glamour and blitz capped off by the dinner itself. >> four years ago, i was locked in a brutal primary battle with hillary clinton. four years later, she won't stop drunk texting me from cartagena. >> reporter: the president's bully pup pit becomes a stand-up routine. >> i had a lot more material prepared, but i have to get the secret service home in time for their new curfew. >> reporter: last night, no one was spared. >> mr. president, you remember when the country rallied around you in hopes of a better tomorrow? that was hilarious. it's great to see the gingrichs here tonight, because i guess
what a snob. >> reporter: it's been said that washington is hollywood for ugly people. but for just one night every year, those two worlds collide. >> they say washington gets really excited for this big night. >> reporter: they call it the nerd prom, the annual white house correspondents dinner. over the years, it's morphed from just another dreary d.c. event, where reporters and politicos lay down their arms to share a few laughs to a major schmooze fest. a three-day gala of...
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it's the washington monument. and dad, i'll never forget what you said to me this morning. you said "brian, it's 11:15. get up." so maybe this is just the cake talking but let's celebrate! [ male announcer ] celebrate the little things. buy any kfc 10 pc meal or larger and get a free double chocolate chip cake. >>> still to come on "today," think your teenager would never text while driving or get in a car with a drunk driver? we have a hidden report. >>> plus, "ghost," the hit movie, now coming to broadway as a musical. we're behind the scenes. as pla. [ director ] cut. cut! [ monica ] i thought we'd be on location for 3 days -- it's been 3 weeks. so i had to pick up some more things. good thing i've got the citi simplicity card. i don't get hit with a fee if i'm late with a payment... which is good because on this job, no! bigger! [ monica ] i may not be home for a while. [ male announcer ] the citi simplicity card. no late fees. no penalty rate. no worries. no late fees. no penalty rate. hershey's drops. a lot of hershey's happiness in little drops of milk chocolate. and
it's the washington monument. and dad, i'll never forget what you said to me this morning. you said "brian, it's 11:15. get up." so maybe this is just the cake talking but let's celebrate! [ male announcer ] celebrate the little things. buy any kfc 10 pc meal or larger and get a free double chocolate chip cake. >>> still to come on "today," think your teenager would never text while driving or get in a car with a drunk driver? we have a hidden report. >>>...
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two women are recovering after an apartment fire in northwest washington. the fire broke out last night around 5:00. it was on the 2900 block of 14th street knot west. firefighters say that fire started in the kitchen. both women went to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. and time running out to vote for next month's election. absentee voting under way as well. and in dc, the mail-in deadline has passed, but voters can register in person. the deadline for those registrations is friday. >> when you head out today, you will notice it's a little warmer today. let's get the detailing now from chuck bell. >> good morning to you. off to a great start today, temperatures in the upper 40s and low 50s right now with a beautiful blue sky overhead, so as you make make your planned to enjoy the day today, hems in the upp upper 60s later today. the middle weather that lasts through tomorrow, there will be a very strong likely hood of rain chances tomorrow, and maybe a thunderstorm or two down to the south of the dc metro area. richard, back over to you. >>
two women are recovering after an apartment fire in northwest washington. the fire broke out last night around 5:00. it was on the 2900 block of 14th street knot west. firefighters say that fire started in the kitchen. both women went to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. and time running out to vote for next month's election. absentee voting under way as well. and in dc, the mail-in deadline has passed, but voters can register in person. the deadline for those registrations is...
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. >> yeah, the cover of "the washington post" calls the campaign defiant but realistic. six weeks to go, what's the clearest path to turning this arou around? >> i think it has to be around message. any challenger to an incumbent faces the tough burden of really giving americans a reason to change leaders mid course. i think that's particularly tough with president obama because a lot of people like him even if they disagree with his policy. so romney has to zero in on not just assailing the obama record on the economy but offering the kind of altern tetch people can gravitate towards and say this makes sense, this can really turn the economy around. that has to be his primary goal and he has to do it in a disciplined way that leaves no room for error, does not get side tracked with the other issues. >> you mentioned the debate, 11 days until the first one. how focused is the romney campaign on october 3rd, and how often are debates seen as a game changer this late in the campaign cycle? >> well, it's a time when folks really do take the measure of the candidates, they r
. >> yeah, the cover of "the washington post" calls the campaign defiant but realistic. six weeks to go, what's the clearest path to turning this arou around? >> i think it has to be around message. any challenger to an incumbent faces the tough burden of really giving americans a reason to change leaders mid course. i think that's particularly tough with president obama because a lot of people like him even if they disagree with his policy. so romney has to zero in on not...
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scouts will visit george washington's mt. vernon estate and gardens. ♪ nearly a quarter of a million girl scouts gathers at the national mall yesterday for their rock the mall concert. troops from across the country celebrated, danced, and sang along with the performers. >> how fun, keeping cool. a lot of people doing that today, i'm sure. >>> tonight, students will begin the national history contest. nearly 2800 kids competing in at university of maryland at college park. they will display their projects for final judging scheduled for wednesday. the contest is a year-long program for students from the sixth grade through high school. and last year president obama awarded the programming a national humanities medal at the white house. >> a lot of people might be looking for that garden hose that the girl scouts had out there. >> good car washing day. you've got the hose running out there. >> or dog washing. that's what you did yesterday. >> that's right, nicholas and lucas both got their bathes and appreciated cool water b
scouts will visit george washington's mt. vernon estate and gardens. ♪ nearly a quarter of a million girl scouts gathers at the national mall yesterday for their rock the mall concert. troops from across the country celebrated, danced, and sang along with the performers. >> how fun, keeping cool. a lot of people doing that today, i'm sure. >>> tonight, students will begin the national history contest. nearly 2800 kids competing in at university of maryland at college park. they...
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the washington post wrote the casino behind the ads is... "most concerned with its own bottom line." and the baltimore sun says it "doesn't have maryland... taxpayers' interests at heart." so when you see these ads remember... they're about what's good for west virginia's casino... not maryland. vote for maryland jobs and schools. vote for question seven. >>> police in los angeles say a troubled young actor murdered his landlord before possibly taking his own life. the violent incident stunned neighbors, but some who knew johnny lewis say they are not surprised. now we're told what led up to his violent outburst. >> reporter: his character met a violent end in "sons of anarchy." yesterday police arrived at this home to find lewis's body laying in the driveway. inside, the body of his 81-year-old landlord katherine davis and the dismembered body of her cat. witnesses say he also attacked a painter next door and appeared to be under the influence of drugs. it marked the end of a downward spiral for lewis, who also appeared on "the oc" and once
the washington post wrote the casino behind the ads is... "most concerned with its own bottom line." and the baltimore sun says it "doesn't have maryland... taxpayers' interests at heart." so when you see these ads remember... they're about what's good for west virginia's casino... not maryland. vote for maryland jobs and schools. vote for question seven. >>> police in los angeles say a troubled young actor murdered his landlord before possibly taking his own life....
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that's about 70 miles northeast of washington. the strong winds peeled roofs right off homes and brought down trees and utility poles. at least four people were injured but all those victims are expected to make full recoveries. a confirmed tornado in hampton, virginia. police are describing as controlled chaos. there was damage in the city along with uprooted trees, a gas leak, and power outages. no major injuries to report from there. >>> firefighters in virginia say severe weather was the blame of a house fire in oakton last night. witness saw lightning strike a house which caused a fire in the attic. a dozen firefighters were called to battle the blaze. all members inside were able to get out safely. >>> right now the search is on for a missing man with special needs to silver spring. he's ramal thomas. he disappeared in the az pen hill area. this happened just as those thunderstorms moved in around 5:00 yesterday evening. they're worried for his safety because he functions at the level of a 4-year-old. he's about 5'4" tall. h
that's about 70 miles northeast of washington. the strong winds peeled roofs right off homes and brought down trees and utility poles. at least four people were injured but all those victims are expected to make full recoveries. a confirmed tornado in hampton, virginia. police are describing as controlled chaos. there was damage in the city along with uprooted trees, a gas leak, and power outages. no major injuries to report from there. >>> firefighters in virginia say severe weather...
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david gregory joins us again from washington. david, good morning. >> hey, lester, good morning. coming up, who will be held accountable as new details emerge in the colombian prostitute scandal involving the secret service and the u.s. military. also, that gsa spending controversy as well. congressman darrell issa and peter king join us to discuss it. los, one on one with the president's senior campaign adviser, david axelrod. it's all coming up this morning on "meet the press." >> all right, david. thanks very much. and you put this -- you don't have to heat this up, right? >> no, it is just classy food right there. open it up and spread it on anything in front of you, lester. >> appreciate it. >> only lester would need directions on what to do with cheese whiz. >> well, they used to have the kind in the can. >> that you spray. >> on the crackers. >> i wanted to make it harder on you. >> thank you. i don't get out much. >> clearly. >>> we'll leave you with "today's life illustrated," a look at the photos that chronicle your lives. this week, baseball season is here. >> you sent
david gregory joins us again from washington. david, good morning. >> hey, lester, good morning. coming up, who will be held accountable as new details emerge in the colombian prostitute scandal involving the secret service and the u.s. military. also, that gsa spending controversy as well. congressman darrell issa and peter king join us to discuss it. los, one on one with the president's senior campaign adviser, david axelrod. it's all coming up this morning on "meet the...
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the fast moving storm moved into the washington region right as rush hour began. drivers trying to get home got stuck in the snow creating a nightmare commute that lasted overnight and into the next morning. carmageddon left people stranded in their vehicles more than 12 hours. a maryland's woman vacation to aruba ended in mystery. robin gardner traveled to the island with gary giordano in august and she has not been seen since. he claimed she disappeared when they went snorkeling. police arrested him for suspicion of murder but eventually had to release him because prosecutors could not find enough evidence to charge hip. the case remains unsolved. >>> another shooting tragedy struck virginia tech university in 2011. a 22-year-old man shot and killed a university police officer on the blacksburg campus december 8th. police are not sure why ross ashley killed officer krouse and then turned the gun on himself. the shooting triggered a campus-wide alert and brought back fears and memories of the 2007 shooting on campus that left 32 people dead. >>> corruption in pri
the fast moving storm moved into the washington region right as rush hour began. drivers trying to get home got stuck in the snow creating a nightmare commute that lasted overnight and into the next morning. carmageddon left people stranded in their vehicles more than 12 hours. a maryland's woman vacation to aruba ended in mystery. robin gardner traveled to the island with gary giordano in august and she has not been seen since. he claimed she disappeared when they went snorkeling. police...
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we know the president is coming back to washington but will lawmakers meet him there? are lawmakers even talking at this point? >> reporter: it's unbelievable. it's been ten days since there has been a meaningful conversation between the president and any republican, in that case, speaker boehner. ten day, any exchange of proposals, any back and forth trying to come up with something. since then, total political paralysis and doesn't look like anything more is going to happen. harry reid saying i won't bring anything to the senate floor or call a vote until i know for sure the republicans in the senate and republicans in the house will actually take whatever bill they come up with an put it on the floor. it's looking more and more likely this is we will go over this proverbial cliff, won't be over it very long, you know the way washington works. two weeks in they can pass a law retroactively and roll back the tax things but doesn't appear someh somehow new year's eve and january 1st scares these guys into doing anything. >> the grand bargain of tax reform seems a dista
we know the president is coming back to washington but will lawmakers meet him there? are lawmakers even talking at this point? >> reporter: it's unbelievable. it's been ten days since there has been a meaningful conversation between the president and any republican, in that case, speaker boehner. ten day, any exchange of proposals, any back and forth trying to come up with something. since then, total political paralysis and doesn't look like anything more is going to happen. harry reid...
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it's mostly rain, though, over parts of washington, and into oregon. another storm system coming there and flood watches are in effect for you. it will change to some ice and snow over the northern rockies and bitterroots of idaho. look at all the warm weather from los angeles all the way across texas and into parts of the southeast. we've got a patriots fan. getting ready for the super bowl, which will beble to see right here on nbc a week from today. that's what's going on around the nation. now here's your local forecast. >>> good sunday morning, once again. i'm storm 4 meteorologist chuck bell. bright and sunny outside this morning, temperatures now 32 in washington, 35 in hollywood, maryland, where those folks are up visiting from in new york city, 24 right now in waldorf and la plaina, 31 hagerstown and 30 in cumberland, maryland. we've got the sunshine out there right now. it won't last all day long with more clouds this afternoon, maybe a sprinkle this eve >> and you can check your weather any time, just logon to weather.com. now here's lester.
it's mostly rain, though, over parts of washington, and into oregon. another storm system coming there and flood watches are in effect for you. it will change to some ice and snow over the northern rockies and bitterroots of idaho. look at all the warm weather from los angeles all the way across texas and into parts of the southeast. we've got a patriots fan. getting ready for the super bowl, which will beble to see right here on nbc a week from today. that's what's going on around the nation....
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pete williams, nbc washington. >>> prosecutors say before james holmes went on that deadly shooting rampage in a colorado movie theater, he had been barred from the university of colorado for threatening a professor. court documents are raising questions about why campus police did not report that to other authorities. the university said holmes was denied access to nonpublic parts of the campus because he had withdrawn from the school. >>> the latest effort to find jimmy hoffa's body has not turned up any human remains so far, but earth under a house in michigan will be tested for evidence of human decomposition. police say they are following up on a credible tip that might help solve the mystery behind the disappearance of the former teamsters boss in 1975. >>> apple ceo tim cook is apologizing for the company's new mobile mapping service. many customers have comained that it doesn't work so well. for example, it shows the hoover dam plunging into the colorado river there. and here you're wondering what happened to the brooklyn bridge? in the apology, cook admits the company fell short of
pete williams, nbc washington. >>> prosecutors say before james holmes went on that deadly shooting rampage in a colorado movie theater, he had been barred from the university of colorado for threatening a professor. court documents are raising questions about why campus police did not report that to other authorities. the university said holmes was denied access to nonpublic parts of the campus because he had withdrawn from the school. >>> the latest effort to find jimmy...
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he is honest. >> it's a political stalemate that has washington and havana on edge. in this military hospital, american contractor alan gross has been imprisoned for the past three years, convicted of smuggling sophisticated satellite equipment to this country's tiny jewish community. but gross says he was only trying to bring internet access to cuba. now he's been sentenced to 50 years for acts against the state and he's lost over 100 pounds. >> he feels like a solar left in the field to die. >> reporter: his family this weekend is launching a public relations campaign demanding his freedom. this top cuban official tells nbc news that his country is willing to talk to washington about releasing gross. >> we appreciate that there are human concerns. nobody enjoys life in prison. >> reporter: but for the cubans, there's a catch. they want president obama to release five cuban agents convicted in 2001 of running a spy ring in south florida. the secret agents were dispatched. >> cuba doesn't have the drones to neutralize the terrorists abroad. they need to send people t
he is honest. >> it's a political stalemate that has washington and havana on edge. in this military hospital, american contractor alan gross has been imprisoned for the past three years, convicted of smuggling sophisticated satellite equipment to this country's tiny jewish community. but gross says he was only trying to bring internet access to cuba. now he's been sentenced to 50 years for acts against the state and he's lost over 100 pounds. >> he feels like a solar left in the...
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. >> he said, you know, you can't fix washington from the inside. you can only fix it from the outside. we'll give him that chance on november. >> reporter: the romney campaign says it's taken in $12 million in campaign cash. while the obama campaign reported a record monthly haul, $181 million in september, tops for either campaign this year. in his weekly address the president touted another september number, the unexpected drop in the jobless rate. >> friday we learned the unemployment rate is at its lowest level since i took office. more americans are entering the workforce. more americans are getting jobs. >> reporter: and in case you like your politics a bit more tongue-in-cheek -- >> that is how you are preparing, prepping for the rumble with chicken? >> that's right. >> reporter: two tv warriors squared off in their own rhetorical throwdown. john stewart left leading host of "the daily show" and took on bill o'reilly, the conservative host of fox, and what they joke as the battle in the air-conditioned building. >> this man here has offended
. >> he said, you know, you can't fix washington from the inside. you can only fix it from the outside. we'll give him that chance on november. >> reporter: the romney campaign says it's taken in $12 million in campaign cash. while the obama campaign reported a record monthly haul, $181 million in september, tops for either campaign this year. in his weekly address the president touted another september number, the unexpected drop in the jobless rate. >> friday we learned the...
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in a competitive system that serious, right, you wouldn't necessarily expect that, let's say in washington, d.c., at district schools are all going to respond to the incentives, that if you have enough choices out there, then you can build the systems that is inclined toward people failing out of these bad schools because they had so many other alternatives. and the bad schools that don't respond to the incentives, and there will be some, will go down. that's what you want. also i think there should be criteria for regular public schools so that they get shut down, or transformed. so i think you have to expect that not all schools are going to respond to the incentive. you want those incentives because many schools will respond to them. but if you don't respond to them they should go down. >> i would so i don't disagree. i just read seems like a system that demands politicians to show backbone consistently. so i just worry about that. >> this is just our vision. >> so let's take some questions or comments. and please identify who you are, where you're from in terms of your organizational a
in a competitive system that serious, right, you wouldn't necessarily expect that, let's say in washington, d.c., at district schools are all going to respond to the incentives, that if you have enough choices out there, then you can build the systems that is inclined toward people failing out of these bad schools because they had so many other alternatives. and the bad schools that don't respond to the incentives, and there will be some, will go down. that's what you want. also i think there...
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>> kristin welker in washington, thanks. >>> john harwood is cnbc's chief washington correspondent. good morning to you. >> good morning, carl. >> we are down to the wire. a couple of days left. senate leaders are talking. what kind of deal could we be looking at? >> we could be looking at a deal that extends tax cuts for everyone under $400,000 in income. this is the spot that people have been discussing. it was the last offer from the president to john boehner, the house speaker, before negotiations collapsed. it would do a few other thing like take care of the alternative minimum tax, protect taxpayers from the expansion of that burden. it would also raise medicare reimbursements for doctors or prevent them from falling, rather, extend unemployment benefits. the irony is that this is a much worse deal for republicans than they could have had earlier because it's not likely to include spending cuts or reforms of entitlement programs. at this point, republicans are knowing that they'll lose the tax debate are trying to figure out what are the least bad terms they can lose on. >> yo
>> kristin welker in washington, thanks. >>> john harwood is cnbc's chief washington correspondent. good morning to you. >> good morning, carl. >> we are down to the wire. a couple of days left. senate leaders are talking. what kind of deal could we be looking at? >> we could be looking at a deal that extends tax cuts for everyone under $400,000 in income. this is the spot that people have been discussing. it was the last offer from the president to john...
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new weather concerns this morning out west, more ice, snow and heavy rain are expected in parts of washington and oregon and milder temperatures over the next two days could cause flooding there. on wednesday, seattle avoided a major winter wallop, but still saw nearly seven inches of snow and icy-covered roads are expected to be a problem for drivers again this morning. more than 40,000 people in tacoma and seattle lost power. meantime, coastal oregon got battered with a 100-mile-per-hour winds. and a brush fire north of orlando is threatening homes and wildlife. this 400-pound black bear that had his paws severely burned was captured crawling out of the smoky brush to safer ground. the bear is being treated by wildlife officials. >>> it's now six minutes after the hour. let's turn it back to matt, ann and savannah. >> mr. roker? >> well we're going to see more rough weather for our friends in the pacific northwest. fortunately not as bad as the last 48 hours, but still significant. with heavy rain and there's probably going to be flooding and significant damage there. and we're also looking
new weather concerns this morning out west, more ice, snow and heavy rain are expected in parts of washington and oregon and milder temperatures over the next two days could cause flooding there. on wednesday, seattle avoided a major winter wallop, but still saw nearly seven inches of snow and icy-covered roads are expected to be a problem for drivers again this morning. more than 40,000 people in tacoma and seattle lost power. meantime, coastal oregon got battered with a 100-mile-per-hour...
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look out for more of his conversation on nbc washington's nonstop. bravo is owned by the parent company of news4. you guys get any superlatives when in school? >> i was voted most likely to succeed. >> really? >> yes. >> look at you know. >> i don't know if i'm the most successful in my class but i didn't do too bad. >> in junior high i got class clown then in high school most spirited. >> i was voted the smartest aleck. all they could come up with for me. i like a good pun. they're hard to come by though. my grandfather used to say when you have a pun that doesn't really work, that's two thursday of a pun. pu. >> i'm going have you use that one. >> where's my rim shot when i need it? beautiful weather outside. the sun's already up. hopefully you have something fun and exciting to do on your saturday. up to and including reading a book in the shade. sunshine plenty out there. temperatures are warming up very quickly due to all that strong may sunshine. can you believe memorial day is only den days away. a full canopy of foliage around the area right
look out for more of his conversation on nbc washington's nonstop. bravo is owned by the parent company of news4. you guys get any superlatives when in school? >> i was voted most likely to succeed. >> really? >> yes. >> look at you know. >> i don't know if i'm the most successful in my class but i didn't do too bad. >> in junior high i got class clown then in high school most spirited. >> i was voted the smartest aleck. all they could come up with for...